Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 830 vehicles, the 2021 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT (2021)

830 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT

CarHunch analysed 830 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV is significantly more reliable than average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.3% against the UK average of 80%. The dangerous defect rate of 4.3% is well below concern levels, suggesting this is a fundamentally sound vehicle to buy.

At 32,067 miles median, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used for their age, which explains the low failure rate of just 0.18 per vehicle. The 1.6 advisories per vehicle are typical wear items rather than serious issues, so focus your pre-purchase inspection on the hybrid battery condition and recent service history rather than structural or safety problems.

The 2021 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

32k

Middle half: 22k–46k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.6 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

These stats describe 830 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 830 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,404 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 21.8%

742

Black 20.8%

709

Grey 17.5%

594

Red 17.2%

584

Silver 16.9%

576

White 5.8%

199

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

32,067

typical

22,463

low mileage

46,275

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVT vehicles fall between 22,463 and 46,275 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,463 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 22,463–46,275 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Ford Kuga Vignale PHEV CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 62,471 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

1.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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